# Proposed AD FAA-2016-4256: M7 Aerospace LLC

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2016-10-01
- Products: M7 Aerospace
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 4, 2016, 81 FR 11469
- Comments due: April 18, 2016
- Became: [AD 2016-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-10-01)
- Docket: FAA-2016-4256 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2016-4256, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2016-CE-002-AD
- FR document: 2016-04677
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ec/79/ec7983997ce5e6b2914479836f38693670d6accece36890c5691755e99300b4e (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-03-04/pdf/2016-04677.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/03/04/2016-04677/airworthiness-directives-m7-aerospace-llc
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/192A73F0710786AD86257F6C005554E6.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2016-4256

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227- AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of failed elevator control rod ends due to corrosion and lack of lubrication. This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive inspections and lubrication of the elevator control rod ends and bearings with replacement as necessary. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 4, 2016: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2016-04677, comments due Apr 18, 2016 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/03/04/2016-04677/airworthiness-directives-m7-aerospace-llc)

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